Tag: chain crew

Blandino supports clock stop to fix ‘obvious confusion’ with chains

by Ben Austro - 5

Possible ambiguity of down signal may have lead to HL error Should the clock have stopped? In last night's game, referee Jeff Triplette believed (and I fully supported) that, even though the sideline chains were advancing, his third-down signal is the only indication of the down. If he stopped the clock

Washington hurry-up snagged when chains advanced on third down

by Ben Austro - 8

Week 13: N.Y. Giants at Washington (video at 3:05) Washington had no timeouts on the first play following the two minute warning. The 2nd-and-5 play netted about 5 yards, which was spotted apparently short of the first down. Head linesman Phil McKinnley motioned for the chain crew to move to the

Week 17 open forum, assignments

by Ben Austro - 0

Did a referee drop a call like the ball in Times Square? Let us know in the comments. Referee assignments are listed after the jump. Quick Updates Cowboys at Eagles. Cowboys coach Jason Garrett attempted to challenge the spot of the ball in relation to a first down. Referee Tony Corrente disallowed

Morelli crew gives Steelers 9-yd 1st down

by Ben Austro - 2

Week 15: Jets at Steelers A failure in basic officiating crew mechanics is rare in the NFL. While there is room for argument on a judgment call or a missed call, errors in mechanics are inexcusable. In the second quarter on a first-and-10 play from the Jets 35, Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall gained